SOLUTION: How many nickels are in $12.55

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Question 989572: How many nickels are in $12.55
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20063) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.05)12.55

Move the decimals in the divisor and dividend two places right:

      251  
   5)1255
     10
      25 
      25
        5
        5
        0

Edwin